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Pen-Pych Community Primary School
Blaenrhondda Road,
Blaenrhondda,
Treherbert,
Rhondda
CF42 5SD
Headteacher - Mr Teifion Lewis
Numbers of Pupils on role - 167
Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 4) (Nursery)
Hours: 32 ½ Hours per week (Term Time Only)
Salary: Grade 7 - £31,022 x 77.15%
Post Start Date: 1st September 2026
The Governing Body wish to appoint a Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 4) until 19th March 2027 to work at Pen-Pych Community Primary School to complement our existing team.
‘Pen-Pych Primary school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils behave well, are polite and supportive of each other and nearly all pupils feel safe’ (ESTYN 2026).
Pen-Pych Community Primary School is a successful school offering a welcoming and stimulating environment that encourages children to be happy and confident learners who are proud to be part of their community. The successful applicant will be expected to work with our Nursery staff in managing our Early Years unit.
Main tasks, duties and responsibilities will include:
- To manage, plan and resource a classroom which will encourage the development of all aspects of children’s learning. In particular, to encourage independent use of resources and involvement in their learning
- To provide a stimulating classroom environment, relevant to children’s interests.
- To monitor and assess pupil progress, ensuring appropriate records have been kept.
- To act as a lead and report on children’s progress and attainment to parents/carers.
- To perform and keep records of observations, using information gathered to inform individual pupil targets, lesson planning and the preparation of activities
- To contribute to the school’s Performance Management process, supporting colleagues as required
- To manage and deploy colleagues and support staff where required
- To play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting the ethos of the school.
- To comply with school policies and procedures in areas such as assessment, marking, behaviour management and communication with parents, planning, staff meetings and parental events
- To communicate and cooperate with specialists from outside agencies
We can offer:
- Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning;
- Supportive colleagues, parents and governors;
- A dedicated team and motivated staff;
- A rewarding position for someone who puts children first.
- Excellent professional learning opportunities.
Prior to short-listing it is desirable for the applicant to visit the school and have an informal discussion around relevant experiences. Please contact the school to arrange a visit.
Interview Process:
Prior reading of the non-maintained curriculum.
Deliver task suitable for a group of nursery children.
Formal interview.
The closing date for applications is 5th June 2026 at Midnight.
PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.
The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.
Safeguarding Statement
Penpych Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.